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Oct 21, 2013

Dozens of elected or appointed bodies, boards, and agencies are responsible for making decisions about the future of the Washington region's transportation system -- from where to build bike lanes and bus stops, to whether or not to expand Metrorail or area highways. These decisions will impact how people get to and from work and around the region for decades to come.

Oct 17, 2013

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board launched the Transportation Planning Hub, a new website that will help people better understand how transportation decisions are made in metropolitan Washington and get involved in the decision-making process.

Oct 17, 2013

"The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is relieved and thankful that Congress has taken bipartisan action to reopen the federal government,” Karen Young, the Council’s Board of Directors chairwoman said today. “We strongly support lawmakers on both sides of the recent impasse who understand that a shutdown – which caused irreparable harm to our local and national economy - should not occur again.”

Oct 14, 2013

On Tuesday, October 22, law enforcement personnel, elected leaders, and transportation officials from across the Washington region will gather in Senate Park, just north of the U.S. Capitol building, to kick off the Transportation Planning Board's semi-annual "Street Smart" bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign. In 2012, 70 Washington area cyclists and pedestrians lost their lives in collisions with automobiles, more than a quarter of all traffic-related deaths in the region. Street Smart aims ​

Oct 10, 2013

Area governments, businesses, and utilities in metropolitan Washington are implementing a number of green initiatives that are enhancing the region’s sustainability and prosperity according to the Climate and Energy 2012 Progress Report.

Oct 10, 2013

Mary Hynes was first elected to the County Board in 2007. Prior to that she served for 12 years as an Arlington School Board member. Hynes is also an active leader at the regional level. She is the Chair of the Council of Governments’ Region Forward Coalition the public-private group leading the effort to implement COG’s vision for the region’s future. She is also a member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Board the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s Exe​

Oct 10, 2013

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors approved a letter to be sent to the full delegation of congressional representatives and senators in the COG Region, calling for Congress to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government.

Oct 9, 2013

With great sadness, the Council of Governments and staff honor the life of Karin Foster, who passed away on September 30. Ms. Foster handled freight-related issues and served as the primary liaison to regional freight stakeholders during her 6-year tenure as a member of the Council's staff. She was a diligent, enthusiastic, and steadfast worker, a highly respected colleague, and a reliable friend.

Oct 7, 2013

Should transit buses be allowed to use the shoulders of more Washington area highways in order to avoid traffic back-ups?

Oct 7, 2013

On September 27 many of metropolitan Washington’s elected officials business leaders and regional planners got together for a frank conversation about the future of the region’s economy. The full-day dialogue – called “Economy Forward: Shaping the Future of the Region” – was helped by the use of computers and voting key pads to guide the participants as they discussed transportation and land-use needs in localities from Frederick MD to Prince William VA.